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HSJ InteractiveThe 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health: The judges
The judges for 2026’s list of healthcare’s 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders
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HSJ InteractiveThe 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health: Rising stars
Sponsored by Tanvir Alam, chair, Asian Professionals National Alliance NHS Dr Alam chairs this group of NHS and local authority staff of South Asian heritage, which aims to address inequalities, combat racism, and champion health equity. In addition, he has served as Suffolk and North East Essex ICB’s ...
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HSJ InteractiveRace equity, inclusive leadership and the future of the NHS
This year’s list celebrates 75 of the top Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders working across the healthcare system, expanding from 50 in previous years. That growth is significant.
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HSJ InteractiveThe gaping hole in minority ethnic leadership
HSJ’s enlarged list of influential minority ethnic leaders reveals a growing presence at the top of provider trusts – but there are alarming gaps in other parts of the service.
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HSJ Local‘Organisational shame’ driving defensive behaviour at inquiry trust
Staff at a trust subject to a statutory inquiry are paralysed by fear, a review has discovered.
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CommentManagers suffer racism too
New evidence shows racism is driving ethnic minority NHS managers towards the exit, highlighting the urgent need for accountable, evidence-based action
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News‘Angry’ trust CEO warns staff about racist abuse of director
The chief people officer of a leading hospital trust has been subjected to “racist” abuse by colleagues, HSJ has learned.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: The end of a big brand?
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ben Clover. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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CommentThe NHS should fund the essential work of community doulas
Community doula services are picking up antiracism work that maternity trusts have struggled to undertake for themselves
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CommentA true test of NHS leadership?
Tackling racism in the NHS requires more than standards and compliance. It needs leaders with the courage to stand up for staff and act when discrimination occurs
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Expert BriefingThe Download: A renewed plea for a cyber security review
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Joe Talora. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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CommentWe’re overlooking clinicians who could benefit patients
Recognising the talent already within our communities is an opportunity we should not overlook, says Karen Bonner
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Maternity versus digital
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ben Clover. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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NewsThreat to remove resident doctors after racist incidents
One of England’s most challenged trusts faces resident doctors being removed from two specialties due to racism from staff and patients, board papers have revealed.
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Expert BriefingImPatient: Patients forgotten in the rush?
Patient (Lived Experience) Leadership is about those affected by life-changing illness, injury or disability who want to influence change through being equal partners in decision-making. In this monthly expert briefing, patient leadership champion David Gilbert picks out the most significant developments in a field of increasing relevance to the NHS.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: More dissent on FDP benefits
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Joe Talora and Ben Clover. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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CommentWe are shutting nurses out of the AI conversation
AI will transform healthcare, but leaving nurses out of its design could undermine both adoption and patient care
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NewsTrusts that stop staff criticising Israel face legal risk
Trust chief executives have been warned they could face “significant legal exposure” if they adopt a definition of antisemitism recommended by a government-commissioned review.
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HSJ Local‘Lives destroyed for speaking up’ at top hospital, claim doctors
Nearly 200 doctors at a major teaching hospital have told a “listening exercise” prompted by a major care scandal that they feared raising patient safety concerns.